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Published: May 28,2018

Sony Releases 0.5-type OLED Microdisplay with Top-of-Class UXGA Resolution
Sony announced the upcoming release of the ECX339A OLED Microdisplay featuring UXGA (1600 x 1200 resolution), the highest in class for a 0.5-type. This product achieves the world's smallest pixel pitch of 6.3μm by leveraging Sony's OLED display technology and miniaturization technology, enabling a resolution 1...

TrendForce Reports Top 10 Foundries for 1H18, TSMC Ranks First with 56.1% Market Share
According to TrendForce’s latest report, the premium smartphone market experienced weak demand in 1H18, as the vendors blurred the lines between their mid-range and premium models, and the new devices released did not trigger a high level of replacement demand as anticipated...

Acer Debuts Two Premium 13-Inch Chromebooks Designed for Business Use
Acer today introduced two new premium Chromebooks designed for business use – the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 and the Acer Chromebook 13. Both models feature all-aluminum design and a full HD+ 13.5-inch display in a 3:2 aspect ratio...

IDC Expects Asia/Pacific AR/VR Spending to Reach USD 11.1 Billion in 2018
According to IDC, Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to reach US $11.1 billion in 2018, an increase of more than 100% from $4.6 billion the previous year. AR/VR products and services have gained exceptional market momentum in 2018 and are expected to achieve a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 68...

AUO's Micro LED Honored with 2018 SID Best in Show Award
HSINCHU, Taiwan – AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) announced today that during Display Week 2018, it has obtained 2018 SID Best in Show Award in the Medium Exhibit Category for its multiple advanced display technologies, including the world’s highest resolution and full color TFT driven 8-inch micro LED display technology...

Semi Capex Forecast to Exceed $100B for the First Time in 2018
According to IC Insights, overall, the capital spending story for 2018 is becoming much more positive. In the March Update, IC Insights forecast an 8% increase in semiconductor industry capital spending for this year. However, as shown in Figure, IC Insights has raised its expectations for 2018 capital spending by six percentage points to a 14% increase...